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Driver Responsibilities: Making Informed Choices Topic 1 -- Insuring Vehicle Topic 2 -- Purchasing Vehicle Topic 3 --

Virginia Department of Education. Module Ten Transparencies. Driver Responsibilities: Making Informed Choices Topic 1 -- Insuring Vehicle Topic 2 -- Purchasing Vehicle Topic 3 -- Trip Planning Topic 4 – Virginia ’s Conservation Concerns.

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Driver Responsibilities: Making Informed Choices Topic 1 -- Insuring Vehicle Topic 2 -- Purchasing Vehicle Topic 3 --

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  1. VirginiaDepartment of Education Module Ten Transparencies Driver Responsibilities: Making Informed Choices Topic 1 -- Insuring Vehicle Topic 2 -- Purchasing Vehicle Topic 3 -- Trip Planning Topic 4 – Virginia’s Conservation Concerns Provided in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

  2. Topic 1 Lesson 1 Ownership Responsibilities • Insurance Costs • Purchase and Financing Costs • Maintenance and Operating Costs • Registration and Inspection Costs Costs: T – 10.1

  3. Virginia Auto Insurance Topic 1 Lesson 2 Required Minimum Liability Coverage in VA • $25,000 for bodily injury / death one person • Up to $50,000 for bodily injury / death two or more persons • $20,000 for property damage T – 10.4

  4. Insurance RequirementsTo purchase license plates or decals, you must certify that the vehicle is covered by the minimum insurance requirements or pay the uninsured motor vehicle fee. Insurance requirements also apply to antique motor vehicles. Your insurance carrier must be authorized to conduct business in Virginia. • The $500 Uninsured Motor Vehicle (UMV) fee, which is paid to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), does not provide any insurance; it only allows you to drive an uninsured vehicle at your own risk. It expires with your registration and must be paid at renewal. • Note: If liability insurance coverage on a vehicle terminates or cancels during the registration period, either reinsure the vehicle, pay the uninsured motor vehicle fee, or surrender the license plates to DMV.

  5. Topic 1 Lesson 2 Virginia Auto Insurance You must show Proof of Financial Responsibility when you: • are asked for it by a police officer; • have a collision; or • register your vehicle or renew its plates. T – 10.5

  6. Topic 1 Lesson 2 Virginia Auto Insurance Penalties for Driving without Proof of Financial Responsibility • $500 fine • Suspension of your driver’s license • Suspension of your vehicle registration • Higher insurance premiums for the next 3 years (SR-22) • If you caused the crash, you are responsible for other people’s losses Suspended T – 10.6

  7. Topic 1 Lesson 3 Virginia Auto Insurance • The exact name of your insurance company • The policy number • Your coverage and how much it costs • Your deductibles, if any • The vehicles insured on the policy, their vehicleidentification numbers and their classifications for rating purposes Facts on the Declaration Page of Your Policy T – 10.7

  8. Topic 1 Lesson 3 Virginia Personal Auto Policy Seven Types of Coverage • Liability • Medical Payments • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist • Collision • Comprehensive • Towing and Labor • Rental Reimbursement T – 10.8

  9. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Liability Coverage • Pays: • Other people’s medical expenses • Other people’s auto repairs • Property damage • Covers: • You • Your family • Others driving with your permission • Required? • Yes, required by Virginia law T – 10.9

  10. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Medical Payments Coverage Pays: • Medical expenses • Funeral expenses • Covers: • You • Your family • Your passengers • Required? • Not required by Virginia law T – 10.10

  11. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage Pays: • Medical expenses • Funeral expenses • Car repairs • Car rental • Replacement of damaged contents • Covers: (if hit by an uninsured/underinsured or hit-and-run motorist) • You • Your family • Your passengers • Required? • Not by Virginia law, but company must offer T – 10.11

  12. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Collision Coverage Pays: • Your car repair • Your car replacement Covers: • Your car • Regardless of driver or who was at fault Required? • Not by Virginia law, but often required by the finance company that loaned you the money to buy the car T – 10.12

  13. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Comprehensive Coverage Pays: Car repair or replacement after: • fire • hailstorm • theft or other non-collision event • rental car after theft Covers: • Actual cash value of your car Required? • Not by Virginia law, but often required by car finance companies T – 10.13

  14. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Towing and Labor Coverage Pays: • Towing • On site labor charges such as changing a tire • When your car is disabled Covers: • Your car Required? • Not required by Virginia law T – 10.14

  15. Topic 1 Lesson 4 Rental Reimbursement Coverage • Pays: • A rental car while your car is being repaired • after a crash • after comprehensive losses • Covers: • You • Your family members • Required? • Not required by Virginia law Car Rental Company T – 10.15

  16. Topic 1 Lesson 5 Insurance Costs • How are car insurance rates determined? • What factors are used in establishing rates? • Discounts? T – 10.16

  17. Topic 1 Lesson 5 Insurance Costs Factors used to determine your premium: Your Age, Marital Status, Driving Record, and Grades Highest Rates • Male drivers under 25 • Unmarried women under 21 Type of Car Collision and comprehensive rates • Highest for luxury, high-performance, and sports cars • Higher for cars that damage easily • Higher for cars that cost more to repair How you use your car Higher for cars driven a lot of miles and used for school, work or business Where you live and drive Urban counties have more crashes and auto thefts so rates tend to be higher than those in rural areas T – 10.17

  18. Topic 1 Lesson 5 Insurance Costs Factors used to determine your individual premium: Your Deductibles • Your share of the cost of a collision or comprehensive claim • You can reduce your premium by raising your deductibles Surcharges • Penalties added for accidents and certain traffic violations Discounts • Some are required by the state, while others are incentives offered by insurance companies T – 10.18

  19. Premium Discounts Topic 1 Lesson 6 Education and Car Equipment Savings NOTE: SOME insurance companies offer the following discounts T – 10.19

  20. Insurance Premium Discounts Topic 1 Lesson 6 Some companies may give discounts for: • Your age and annual mileage driven • Policy renewal, no claims, good driving record and anti-lock brakes • A parent or family whose young driver is away at school without a car • Full-time college and high school students with a "B" or 3.0 grade point average • Cars with automatic daytime running lights • Membership or adult leadership in certain youth organizations T – 10.20

  21. Topic 1 Lesson 6 High Risk Drivers • High risk drivers (bad driving record) • Each company has its own rules for deciding whether to insure high risk drivers (Called “underwriting guidelines”) • Usually much harder to get car insurance • Must pay higher premiums • Assigned-risk drivers • VA Auto Insurance Plan—requires all insurance companies to take some high risk drivers • High risk drivers are assigned to an insurance company by the state • Surcharges are added for at least 3 years T – 10.21

  22. High Risk Drivers Topic 1 Lesson 6 Your Driving Record May COST You T – 10.22

  23. Topic 1 Lesson 6 Paying for Insurance Installment Plan Number of Months _____ Interest Rate _____% ________________________ Client ________________________ Company Representative • Many people can’t afford to pay their car insurance premium in one installment • Insurance companies must offer installment plans • Agents and insurers may use finance companies that will - lend you money at high interest rates to pay insurance premiums • Look for insurance companies that offer installment plans with low interest and fees Installment Plan T – 10.23

  24. Topic 1 Lesson 6 Paying for Insurance Ask the agent: • Who will provide my installment plan? • the insurance company, or • a premium finance company • If it is a premium finance company, what is the interest rate? • How much is the down payment? • How much is my monthly payment? • How many payments do I make? • How much is my total payment? (annual or six-month premium plus interest ) T – 10.24

  25. Topic 1 Lesson 6 Losing Your Insurance CANCELED Cancellation • First 60 days, company can cancel for any reason, including a ticket or a collision • After policy is in effect more than 60 days, can cancel but: - must give 10 days' notice before canceling • Must refund unearned premium Note: Cancellation for non-payment is effective immediately. Non-renewal • Company will not offer a new contract Request Reasons in Writing • Why company canceled the policy • Why company will not renew the policy CANCELED T – 10.26

  26. Topic 1 Lesson 7 After the Collision Involved in a Crash • Stop as close to the scene as possible • Check for injuries - make sure your passengers and those in the other vehicle(s) are OK • if anyone is injured or killed contact police immediately • if no one is injured and your vehicle can be moved, • move it from blocking the traffic flow • Notify police • Warn oncoming traffic • Exchange information • provide insurance information • obtain information from others involved and witnesses • Notify your insurance company as soon as possible T – 10.27a

  27. Topic 1 Lesson 7 After the Collision What should you do when you are involved in a crash and have a claim? • Notify your insurance company promptly • Your agent can help you file the claim correctly and completely fill out any forms needed to verify your claim • Keep a copy of the forms for your records If the company rejects your claim or pays only part of it, you should be given anexplanation for that decision. T – 10.27b

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